Introduction

This project visualizes the changes in employment trends within the computer science industry following the emergence of smartphones. It utilizes CPS data from the IPUMS database as the primary data source.

Prerequisite: install.packages(c(“plotly”,“ggplot2”,“flexdashboard”,“rbokeh”,“leaflet”, “mapview”, “tidycensus”))

This storyboard delivers the final project product by exhibiting the final project in pages.

Data showcase 1: Annual Trend of the Proportion of Computer-Related Occupations

This plot illustrates the annual trend in the proportion of computer-related occupations compared to all occupations across the United States. By examining this trend, we gain insight into how the computer industry has evolved over time, highlighting periods of growth and stagnation.

Data showcase 2: Gender Ratio in Computer-Related Occupations by Year

This visualization showcases the gender ratio within computer-related occupations over the years. It provides a comprehensive view of gender representation in the industry, helping identify shifts toward gender equity or persisting disparities.

Data showcase 3: Overall Race Distribution of Compueter Related Occupations

This section displays the racial distribution of individuals employed in computer-related occupations. It highlights the diversity—or lack thereof—within the computer science industry, offering an important perspective on inclusivity.

Data showcase 4: Female Race Distribution of Compueter Related Occupations

This chart focuses specifically on the racial composition of female employees in computer-related fields. It provides a detailed view of the intersection between gender and race, offering insights into the demographic makeup of women in this sector.

Data showcase 5: Male Race Distribution of Compueter Related Occupations

This analysis examines the racial breakdown of male employees in computer-related occupations. It complements the previous section by providing a comprehensive understanding of how race is distributed within the male workforce in the computer industry.

Data showcase 6: Wage Comparision

This table provides a summary of wages for computer-related occupations compared to those in all industries. Users can select the type of summary statistics they want to view, including the mean, median, minimum, or maximum wage values.

Data showcase 7: Heat Map

The heat map dynamically visualizes the geographic distribution of computer-related occupations across U.S. states over time. It highlights the number of workers in each state for every year since 2000.

Data showcase 8: Computer Related Occupations Workers Age Distribution

This box plot visualizes the age distribution of workers in computer-related occupations from 2000 to the present. The plot provides a weighted view to reflect the demographic characteristics of the workforce.

Data showcase 9: Proportion of White and Asian Workers in Computer-Related Occupations

This visualization explores the proportions of White and Asian workers in computer-related occupations since 2004. The time frame was chosen due to changes in the CPS data’s racial categorization method after that year.